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MyLife: Chassidus Applied Podcast by Simon Jacobson addresses the personal and emotional needs of our community by answering the most pressing questions of our lives -- from the perspective of Chassidic thought. The podcast demonstrates how the Torah provides us with a comprehensive blueprint of the human psyche as a microcosm of the cosmos, and offers us all the guidance we need to live the healthiest possible life and build nurturing homes and families, bringing up the healthiest possible children, emotionally, psychologically and spiritually. Get unlimited free downloads of MP3 recordings o

MyLife: Chassidus Applied Rabbi Simon Jacobson

    • Religion & Spirituality
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MyLife: Chassidus Applied Podcast by Simon Jacobson addresses the personal and emotional needs of our community by answering the most pressing questions of our lives -- from the perspective of Chassidic thought. The podcast demonstrates how the Torah provides us with a comprehensive blueprint of the human psyche as a microcosm of the cosmos, and offers us all the guidance we need to live the healthiest possible life and build nurturing homes and families, bringing up the healthiest possible children, emotionally, psychologically and spiritually. Get unlimited free downloads of MP3 recordings o

    Ep. 489: How Should We React to a Jew Publicly Refuting “His Jewishness Being Hijacked”?

    Ep. 489: How Should We React to a Jew Publicly Refuting “His Jewishness Being Hijacked”?

    Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:What does this week’s Torah portion and time period teach us today?  7 Adar 


    What mazal does this day bring us? 
    How does Moshe empower us today? 
    Are there any special customs or observances on this day? 
    How could Haman have made such a big mistake and not know the day of Moshe’s birthday? 
    Is there a connection between Moshe’s name not being mentioned in Tetzaveh with G-d's name not being mentioned on the Megillah? 


    What is the primary theme of this parsha and its lessons to us? 
    What is the significance of the small alef in Vayikra? 
    Why offerings? 
    Are we fulfilling the mitzvah of prayer if we just say the words without the intention of offering ourselves to G-d? 
    What is a shelomim (peace) offering? 
     What is today's equivalent of the peace offering that we can do to end wars? 


    What is the main theme of Purim and how can we access its power in our time? 
    What does Purim teach us about today’s war? 
    Are any of our enemies today a reincarnation of Haman and his cohorts?  
    Why is G-d's name not mentioned on the Megillah, and how does that give us a deeper appreciation of G-d's essence? 
    How do the references to “the king” throughout the Megillah reflect on G-d? 
    What do we learn from Mordechai about... 
    Why are Jews referred to as Yehudim in the Megillah? 
    What did the Jews do wrong in attending Achashverosh's party? 

    • 1 hr 8 min
    Ep. 488: A Teenager Asks: How Can I Quell My Fear That History May Be Repeating Itself as Our Enemies Attack Us?

    Ep. 488: A Teenager Asks: How Can I Quell My Fear That History May Be Repeating Itself as Our Enemies Attack Us?

    Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:What does this week’s Torah portion and time period teach us today? 


    Lessons from Adar II 


    Is there significance to moving the clock forward for daylight savings time, which adds an extra hour of light to the day? 


    Parshas Pekudei


    Shekalim 


    The Gaza War 


    Moshiach 


    Is it appropriate for women to go on a “mikvah strike” in order to coerce their husbands to put pressure on a get withholder? 

    • 1 hr 12 min
    Ep. 487: What Did the Rebbe Mean That "All We Have to Do Is Open Your Eyes”? When I Open My Eyes I See Chaos in the World, Not Moshiach

    Ep. 487: What Did the Rebbe Mean That "All We Have to Do Is Open Your Eyes”? When I Open My Eyes I See Chaos in the World, Not Moshiach

    Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:What does this week’s Torah portion and time period teach us today? 


    Lessons from Adar 
    Parshas Vayakhel: What power is there in gathering together? 
    Parshas Ki Tissa:  


    Should we be doing anything different?   
    Are there any parallels between the war in Ukraine and in Gaza? 
    Why not return any part of Israel? 
    What can we learn from the demonic passion of our enemies? 


    Are we allowed to try to force G-d's hand to bring Moshiach? 
    Why is intensifying Torah and Mitzvos in order to bring Moshiach not an attempt at forcing G-d's hand? 
    Are we prohibited from controlling Israel until Moshiach comes? 
    If there is a question about controlling Israel, why was the Rebbe adamant about holding on to every inch of land?  


    What did the Rebbe mean when he said that the birurim are finished?  
    What does “open your eyes” mean? When I open my eyes I see chaos in the world, not Moshiach 
    Did anything change after 5750 regarding Moshiach’s imminent arrival?

    • 1 hr 12 min
    Ep. 486: Can You Be a Zionist Without Displaying the Israeli Flag and Singing Its Anthem?

    Ep. 486: Can You Be a Zionist Without Displaying the Israeli Flag and Singing Its Anthem?

    What does this week’s Torah portion and time period teach us today?

    Lessons from Adar

    How does joy help us get through difficult challenges?

    What is the acronym of Adar?

    Does the joy in Adar have the power to transform true darkness?

    Is the joy in Adar initiated from above or from our work below?

    If we defeated Amalek on Purim why are we still facing enemies like Hamas?

    Why don’t I see blessings in my life as the Rebbe Rashab promised to those who will learn Chassidus?

    Parshas Ki Tisa

    What can we learn from Moshe challenging and prevailing over G-d to forgive the people?

    Is there a connection between the broken tablets and the shattered containers of Tohu?

    Is the October 7 massacre and subsequent war a punishment for building the Golden Calf?

    How could the people transgress such a grave sin of idolatry just 39 days after the greatest revelation at Sinai?

    Why not support a Palestinian state?

    Why not deport the Arabs and Muslims from Israel?



    What should be our attitude to Zionism and to displaying the Israeli flag and singing HaTikvah?

    Can you be a Zionist without displaying the Israeli flag and singing its anthem?

    Should we allow these displays in our organizations?

    Should we not participate in events that have these displays?

    • 1 hr 17 min
    Ep. 485: What Can We Learn From President Javier Milei’s Prayers at the Kotel?

    Ep. 485: What Can We Learn From President Javier Milei’s Prayers at the Kotel?

    Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:Why does the world not demand that Hamas surrender?What does this week’s Torah portion and time period teach us today? 


    Lessons from Adar
    Lessons from Purim Katan 
    Parshas Tetzaveh 
    Parshas Terumah 
    Parshas Mishpatim 


    Can you distinguish between supporting the State of Israel as a secular governing body and recognizing it as a divinely sanctioned state?  
    What are the different opinions about the “three oaths” which include forbidding Jews from forcefully reclaiming Israel? 
    How can we support the government of Israel if the Rebbe Rashab strongly opposed modern Zionism? 
    How do we respond to the question whether we are Zionists? 
    Should we allow displays of the Israeli flag and the singing of its anthem in our institutions? 
    How much should we fight about these issues, if at all?  
    How do we focus on proliferating the positive meaning of Israel and Zionism, instead of addressing the negative?  

    • 1 hr 12 min
    Ep. 484: What Should Be Our Attitude to Zionism?

    Ep. 484: What Should Be Our Attitude to Zionism?

    When: Sunday, February 11, 8:00PM ETFor recording visit the archive page or your favorite podcast carrier.Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:How do we find strength in challenging times? What does this week’s Torah portion and time period teach us today?      > What are three fundamental steps of growth? Exodus, Sinai and the Mishkan      > Lessons from Parshas Terumah      > How revolutionary is the idea of building a temple in and from this physical world?      > Lessons from Adar      > How can one be joyous in times of war and loss?      > What is true joy?  Moshiach      > What will the world look like when Moshiach comes?      > What can we do to bring Moshiach closer?      > What is the difference between the feminine shira and the masculine shir referring to the song of the future?      > If G-d is the true reality and is omnipresent, what exactly are we accomplishing when we create a “home for the divine” in this lowest of worlds? What is our attitude to Zionism?      > What are the different opinions about the modern State of Israel?      > What is Chabad’s approach?      > Why did the Rebbe Rashab oppose the creation of a secular state?      > Is the Rebbe’s position different?      > Did things change after 1948?      > How does our unity transcend all the different opinions? 

    • 1 hr 4 min

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